Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood + Urine
- Fasting: Fast for 12-14 hours, stop biotin supplements 72 hours prior, and schedule morning collection for best results.
- Turnaround: 3-4 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Thyroid Panel with Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- TSH: Measures thyroid-stimulating hormone, which regulates thyroid gland activity.
- T4 (Thyroxine), Total: Measures total thyroxine, a key hormone produced by the thyroid.
- T3 Uptake: Helps evaluate how thyroid hormones are binding and functioning in your blood.
- Free T4 Index (T7): A calculated value used to assess thyroid hormone activity.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- White Blood Cells (WBC): Your body's primary defense against infection.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.
- Hemoglobin: The protein in red cells that transports oxygen and gives blood its color.
- Hematocrit: The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
- Neutrophils: The most common white blood cell type, made to fight infection and inflammation.
- Lymphocytes: Immune cells that fight bacteria and other pathogens.
- Monocytes: Cells that help fight infection and clear damaged cells.
- Eosinophils: White blood cells activated in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: Cells involved in early infection detection, wound healing, and allergic responses.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): The average hemoglobin amount within a red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): The average size of your red blood cells.
- Platelet Count: Blood cell particles involved in clot formation.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Measures variation in red blood cell size.
- Immature Granulocytes: Early-stage white blood cells that can indicate immune activity.
- Immature Grans (Absolute): The absolute count of immature granulocytes in your blood.
- Absolute Neutrophils: The total number of neutrophils in your blood.
- Absolute Lymphocytes: The total number of lymphocytes, calculated from your WBC count and lymphocyte percentage.
- Absolute Monocytes: The total number of monocytes present in your blood.
- Absolute Eosinophils: The total number of eosinophils, calculated from your white blood cell count.
- Absolute Basophils: The total number of basophils, calculated from your white blood cell count.
Testosterone Free Direct with Total Testosterone
- Free Testosterone (Direct): Measures the unbound, active form of testosterone in your body.
- Testosterone, Total, MS: Measures the total amount of testosterone circulating in your blood.
Lab-specific note (LabCorp only): Any Testosterone Free (Direct) or Total Testosterone result exceeding 1500 will be reported as ">1500."
Urinalysis, Complete with Microscopic Examination
- Appearance: A visual assessment of your urine sample.
- Color / Urine-Color: Notes the color of your urine sample.
- Specific Gravity: Measures the concentration of your urine.
- pH: Measures the acidity or alkalinity of your urine.
- Protein: Screens for protein presence, which can relate to kidney function.
- Glucose: Screens for glucose presence in urine.
- Ketones: Screens for ketone presence in urine.
- Bilirubin: Screens for bilirubin presence in urine.
- Urobilinogen, Semi-Qn: Measures urobilinogen levels in urine.
- Occult Blood: Screens for hidden blood in your urine sample.
- Nitrite / Nitrite, Urine: Screens for nitrites, which can indicate bacteria.
- Leukocyte Esterase / WBC Esterase: Screens for white blood cell activity in urine.
- Bacteria: Identifies the presence of bacteria in the urine sample.
- Casts / Hyaline Cast: Identifies cast structures that may appear in urine.
- WBC (Urine): Identifies white blood cells in the urine sample.
- RBC (Urine): Identifies red blood cells in the urine sample.
- Epithelial Cells (non-renal): Identifies non-renal epithelial cells in the sample.
- Squamous Epithelial Cells: Identifies squamous epithelial cells in the sample.
Benefits
- Assesses hormone levels tied to male sexual health, including testosterone and thyroid function.
- Evaluates blood health markers that can relate to fatigue and low libido.
- Screens for renal and urinary factors that may affect overall wellness.
- Supports a more personalized approach to addressing erectile dysfunction concerns.
- Convenient online ordering with nearby lab visits for sample collection.
- Confidential, secure access to your results online.
Who Is This Test For?
- Men who are experiencing symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
- Men wanting a baseline look at hormone, blood, and urinary health.
- Individuals exploring possible contributing factors behind sexual health concerns.
- Men working with a healthcare provider to guide next steps.
- Those interested in a broad overview of testosterone and thyroid status.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of this test?
This panel is designed to evaluate the overall health of men experiencing erectile dysfunction. It combines a thyroid panel with TSH, a complete blood count, testosterone testing, and a complete urinalysis. Together, these tests offer a broad look at hormonal, blood, and urinary health factors that can relate to sexual function and overall well-being.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
Men who are experiencing erectile dysfunction and want a broader picture of related health factors may benefit from this panel. It may also be useful for those wanting to understand hormone levels, blood health, and urinary markers as part of a conversation with their healthcare provider.
3. When should I order this panel?
You might consider ordering this panel if you are experiencing symptoms of erectile dysfunction and want baseline information on hormone, blood, and urinary health. It can also be useful when following up on previously discussed health concerns with your healthcare provider.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. Fast 12-14 hours, stop biotin supplements 72 hours prior, and schedule morning collection for best results.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 3-4 days. Results may take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns across biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single value on its own. Your results should be reviewed together, since hormone, blood, and urinary markers can interact and influence one another. Always discuss your results with your healthcare provider, who can help interpret your specific values in the context of your overall health.
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
7. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
If any of your results fall outside the expected range, reach out to your healthcare provider to discuss what the findings may mean and whether further evaluation or follow-up testing is needed.
8. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency varies by individual health needs. Follow up as directed by your healthcare provider based on your health history and any ongoing concerns.
9. Why early detection matters
Understanding your hormone, blood, and urinary health earlier can support more informed conversations with your healthcare provider about erectile dysfunction and related wellness factors. This panel provides a baseline that may help guide ongoing monitoring over time.
Pre-test preparation
Fast for 12-14 hours, stop biotin supplements 72 hours prior, and schedule morning collection for best results.
